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Boss thanks ‘amazing’ staff as he wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award

The owner of a rapidly growing digital agency has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Midlands Business Awards.

Ollie Piddubriwnyj, managing director of Ilkeston-based Fifteen, beat dozens of business people across the East Midlands to take the title. He was presented with the award at a gala dinner at Athena in Leicester on February 24.

The award recognises outstanding personal entrepreneurial performance leading to outstanding achievement with significant business breakthroughs and growth.

Ollie, 40, said: “I’m delighted. No award can be achieved without good people behind you.

“It was fantastic to hear my name called out – given the chaos at the Oscars this year, I half expected to have to hand it back. Big cheers from our table, and maybe a little bit of champagne too. Mainly my mum - she was dead proud.

“I won Entrepreneur of the Year for my work in setting up Fifteen. But when I was on stage making my speech, I made it clear that any success this digital agency has achieved is a massive group effort. This team can do absolutely amazing things.

“That might sound a bit corny whenever people talk about awards, but I actually mean it. I trust the girls and guys at Fifteen completely. They’re doing heaps of great work for our clients, we’ve seen crazy growth, and I trust them completely to get on with the job. The award is their success – that’s something reflected not just in things like fancy gala dinners, but in the day-to-day feedback I get from our clients too. “

Harj Sandher, managing director of the Midlands Business Awards, said: “I went to Ollie’s business last year and the passion he’s shown is brilliant… I could have been there three or four hours just listening to him. He had so much to say about his business. Well done and good luck to you.”

Ollie added: “I’ve built something great with Fifteen. I’m proud of everyone who’s been on this journey and the future is looking fantastic.”

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